In the Rivne, Chernivtsi, and Odesa regions, house prices increased by 35–36%
In 2026, Ukraine recorded an increased demand for private houses, driven by citizens' desire for autonomy and privacy. The highest property price increases are observed in specific regions, where prices have risen by over a third within a year. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Василина Копитко) citing LUN, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The nature of demand for private housing in 2026 proved to be non-standard. Instead of the usual peak in August, the active search for houses began as early as January and February, which experts attribute to preparations for the winter period and the mitigation of risks related to energy outages.
As Aliona Babko, Head of External Communications and Partnerships at LUN, noted, consumers are looking for ways to ensure the autonomy of their daily lives. This trend has remained stable throughout the year.
Geography of price fluctuations
The most significant increase in private house prices over the year was recorded in the Rivne region at 36%. In the Chernivtsi and Odesa regions, the market responded with a 35% price hike.
Analysts note significant differences in the cost per square meter among regional centers. For instance, some of the lowest prices for this indicator were recorded in Mykolaiv ($425), Zaporizhzhia ($440), and Chernihiv ($455).
Cost of suburban real estate
The median price of a private house in Chernihiv at the end of April was approximately $28,800. For comparison, in Kyiv and Lviv, this figure reached $220,000.
An interesting trend is that suburban housing in certain regions is appreciating faster than houses within regional centers. This dynamic is most pronounced in the Odesa, Lviv, Zaporizhzhia, Vinnytsia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Currently, the lowest prices for suburban houses are recorded in the Chernihiv region ($10,500) and the Mykolaiv region ($15,000). The highest housing costs are observed in the Kyiv region, where they reach $115,000.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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